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221. PM Modi distributes appointment letters to more than 61,000 newly recruites at 18th Rozgar Mela
- On 24 January 2026, the Prime Minister of India distributed over 61,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 18th National Rozgar Mela virtually from New Delhi.
- The Prime Minister of India addressed recipients via video conferencing; the Rozgar Mela was held simultaneously at 45 locations nationwide, with appointments across central government ministries and departments.
- The Prime Minister highlighted job creation and global opportunities for youth through trade and mobility agreements, and noted that Rozgar Melas have already issued over 11 lakh letters since inception.
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222. India’s textile industry hits ₹16 lakh crore as exports jump 25%
- On January 24, 2026, it was reported that the textiles sector in India has seen tremendous growth in the last decade - from Rs 8.4 lakh crore in 2014 to around Rs 16 lakh crore today, becoming one of the biggest platforms for generating employment, according to the government.
- The domestic market also increased from Rs 6 lakh crore to Rs 13 lakh crore in 2025, while the country’s exports also witnessed over 25 per cent rise post-pandemic.
- The minister further informed that in Argentina, we grew by 77 per cent, Egypt by 30 per cent, Poland and Japan by 20 per cent and Sweden and France by 10 per cent, which is a very encouraging sign.
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223. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates, lays foundation stones for development projects in Tripura
- On January 24, 2026 in Agartala, Tripura, Union Minister of Communications of India inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹365 crore, aimed at boosting state infrastructure and connectivity.
- The initiatives were led by the Union Minister of Communications of India, with the Tripura Chief Minister, involving the completion and launch of new road links and energy projects using central funding and state coordination.
- Projects include improved rural roads, solar microgrid energy expansion, and connectivity upgrades to tribal and remote areas, enhancing access to markets, healthcare, and education under broader North East development efforts.
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224. Incharz and NPCL Inaugurate High-Capacity EV Charging Plaza in Greater Noida
- On January 24, 2026, Incharz and Noida Power Company Limited inaugurated a high-capacity EV charging plaza in Greater Noida West, Uttar Pradesh (near Paramount Golfforeste Villas/Tilpata) to enhance fast-charging infrastructure.
- Incharz (Servotech’s EV infrastructure brand) and NPCL partnered to install 60 kW fast and 120 kW ultra-fast DC chargers plus AC chargers, supporting wide EV segments with quicker turnaround times.
- Facility supports two-, three-, four-wheelers, buses, trucks, boosts charging capacity for fleets and private users, and aligns with broader EV adoption and sustainable mobility goals in the National Capital Region.
225. Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Launches India's First 10 Cancer Screening Van in Gujarat
- On January 23, 2026, Jenburkt ASHA Van, India’s first mobile cancer screening unit, was launched in Gujarat to extend early cancer detection services to rural populations.
- Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Limited, in partnership with the Indian Red Cross Society Bhavnagar District, deployed the van with advanced diagnostic equipment, ensuring coordinated screening services.
- The van screens for 10 cancer types (including breast, cervical, oral, liver, and lung), offers counseling, specialist consults, referral support, and aims to improve early detection.
226. India launches GEC Phases 3 & 4 to add 150 GW renewables
- On January 21, 2026, India launched GEC Phases 3 and 4 to expand the Green Energy Corridor across the country, boosting renewable power transmission capacity and grid integration.
- The Government of India, led by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, initiated these phases, planning extensive transmission infrastructure development to evacuate renewable energy to the national grid.
- Phases 3 and 4 aim to support up to 150 GW of renewable energy evacuation, a major increase from earlier phases, aiding India’s goal of 500 GW non-fossil power capacity by 2030.
227. SDHI bags India’s first chemical tanker order in $227 million shipbuilding deal
- On January 23, 2026, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has secured India’s first-ever chemical tanker order, signing a $227 million contract to build six IMO Type II chemical tankers for Norway-based shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS.
- The deal, one of the largest single commercial shipbuilding orders awarded to an Indian shipyard, marks SDHI’s first new build contract since the revitalisation of its Pipavav shipyard in Gujarat under new management.
- The vessels, measuring around 150 metres in length with a beam of approximately 23 metres, will be designed by Marinform AS and StoGda Ship Design & Engineering, and classed by DNV. Built to Ice Class 1A standards, the tankers will feature LNG-ready dual-fuel hybrid propulsion systems and advanced automation, allowing multiple operating modes.
228. Mizoram signs MoU with NDDB to boost dairy sector under ‘White Revolution 2.0’
- On January 22, 2026, MULCO and the NDDB signed an MoU in Aizawl, Mizoram to strengthen the state’s dairy sector under the White Revolution 2.0 initiative.
- The agreement was signed by officials of MULCO, the NDDB, and the Government of Mizoram, aligning dairy development plans and technical support to be implemented across the state.
- The MoU aims to enhance milk production, dairy processing, and farmer incomes by integrating modern practices and technology in a state with the lowest daily milk production in Northeast India.
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229. India’s First Major Semiconductor Win As US Chipmaker Micron’s Gujarat Facility Set To Start Commercial Production Next Month
- On January 23, 2026, it was reported Micron Technology will begin commercial production at its $2.75-billion assembly and test facility in Sanand next month, marking the first major success of the India Semiconductor Mission; the 93-acre plant will assemble, test, mark, and package DRAM and NAND memory chips for global markets.
- Spanning 500,000 sq ft of cleanroom space, the facility was completed in record time using modular construction and will convert wafers into memory packages, modules, and SSDs, with 50% central government support and 20% state incentives from Gujarat.
- According to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Micron is among four companies—including CG Power, Kaynes Technology, and Tata Electronics-set to commence commercial chip manufacturing in 2026, with the Sanand plant expected to generate 5,000 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs and serve as a litmus test for India’s semiconductor ambitions.
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230. Amit Shah inaugurates Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital in Haridwar
- On January 22, 2026, the Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital was inaugurated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, expanding access to integrated emergency and critical healthcare services.
- The inauguration was carried out by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, who formally launched the facility and reviewed its integrated healthcare model combining multiple medical systems.
- Managed by Patanjali Yogpeeth, the hospital provides emergency and critical care by integrating allopathy with yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy, aiming for holistic treatment and improved patient outcomes.